First dance song at a wedding...

[divegirl]

WWU2FD? (What would a U2 fan do?)

I'm new to this forum, and haven't paid the dough so I can't use the search function. This has probably been discussed before, but my question to loyal U2 fans is this: if you were getting married, and had to use a U2 song at your first dance, what song would you choose?

I was thinking about "One" but the whole "I can't live with you" bit is probably not appropriate. I love U2's newer stuff, so possibly something from post-90s would do the trick. I'm simply curious. Thanks!!

 

[Meghan]

Probably All I Want Is You would be most appropriate for a wedding.
I think i remember reading someone saying they played Beautiful Day at theirs.

 

[Meghan]

btw, welcome to the forum

 

[Ellay]

I had Stand By Me from Dancing Zoo TV - Sounded great -

(I edited the bit out about Sellafield at the start and the 'good night' half way through)

 

[Lila64]

the first song that popped into my head was All I Want Is You

 

[jonnytakeawalk]

Hawkmoon 269

 

[divegirl]

I had Stand By Me from Dancing Zoo TV - Sounded great -

(I edited the bit out about Sellafield at the start and the 'good night' half way through)

Hey I have that bootleg - live from Stockholm! An excellent CD! I've listened to it about 200 times. Good suggestion! But doesn't that song bi-sect the two CDs in that compilation? Ah, computers...aren't they great these days? You can do stuff like edit songs...!

All I want is you is a good, obvious choice. Thanks gals!

Hawkmoon 269...good choice as well. Thanks!

This is now off topic, but I was listening to the song Miracle Drug the other day, and man that song is good. That song is going to sound so good live!! What is the meaning of it?

 

[Varitek]

LOL Bono will give a 5-10 minute speach on Miracle Drug, don't worry.

It's actually got a very straight forward meaning (that we as the human race have the capability to create a "Miracle Drug" if we choose: Of science and the human heart/there is no limit/there is no failure here sweetheart/just when you quit) that at least for me got even deeper upon hearing it live.

 

[annie_vox]

I agree with All Because Of You.

But the U2 version of Unchained Melody is beautiful too...

 

[Varitek]

They also do a cover of Can't Help Falling in Love which is gorgeous. That and Unchained Melody are my two favorite covers they've done.

 

[BonosBaby12]

I would go with U2's cover of "Unchained Melody" that's such a beautiful song. What girl wouldn't want to hear Bono sing such a sweet song at their wedding? lol. Btw welcome to Interference!

 

[Bluer White]

Promenade

 

[annie_vox]

BonosBaby12 thank you

 

[BonosBaby12]

You are welcome it's one of my all time favorite songs

 

[u2bonogirl]

we had original of the species

 

[WalkOn21]

I agree with All Because Of You.

You can't agree with ABOY, 'cause no-one has named it yet.

I would certainly look at the meaning of the lyrics before choosing a song. You wouldn't want to have a song played at your wedding, to later find out it's about breaking up...

Or as Bono said:
'It amazes me when people tell me they played One at their wedding or for comfort at a funeral. I go to myself, "Are you crazy? It's about breaking up." '

 

[youtwohearts]

I couldn't pick one for my Wedding Song so I went with Depeche Mode for that but walked down the aisle to Miss Saravejo.

 

[Bono's Doll]

I always thought Drowning Man would be the best song at a wedding--I'll Cross the Sky for Your Love--For I have promised--you all know the words. Beautiful.

 

[unoscatorce]

You can't agree with ABOY, 'cause no-one has named it yet.

I would certainly look at the meaning of the lyrics before choosing a song. You wouldn't want to have a song played at your wedding, to later find out it's about breaking up...

Or as Bono said:
'It amazes me when people tell me they played One at their wedding or for comfort at a funeral. I go to myself, "Are you crazy? It's about breaking up." '

Ha. Sting said the same sort of thing about people who played "Every Breath You Take" at weddings. Sometimes people think a song sounds nice but don't really pay attention to the words!

 

[BonosBaby12]

Ha. Sting said the same sort of thing about people who played "Every Breath You Take" at weddings. Sometimes people think a song sounds nice but don't really pay attention to the words!

Yeah I was quite surprised to find out that song was in fact about a stalker . Here I was thinking how beautiful the song is than I hear that! lol. Oh and another great wedding song would be the U2's triple peaks remix of "Can't Help Falling In Love" . Heard it for the first time today and omg how beautiful is it?! lol. Oh and OOTS is a great choice too love that song .

 

[jonnytakeawalk]

What about luminous times (hold on to love)?!

Perfect line here:

'I love you 'cause I need to
Not because I need you
I love you 'cause I understand
That God has given me your hand
He holds me in a tiny fist
And still I need your kiss.'

 

[MsMofoGone]

With Or Without You
Night And Day

 

[ZooMoFo]

My wife & I did our first dance to the Corrs/Bono "When Stars Go Blue"

 

[LyricalDrug]

WOWY as a wedding song?!!

That's a verrrrrry tortured "love" song.... same with "One"

I'd go with Unchained Melody

 

[Ellay]

Hey I have that bootleg - live from Stockholm! An excellent CD! I've listened to it about 200 times. Good suggestion! But doesn't that song bi-sect the two CDs in that compilation? Ah, computers...aren't they great these days? You can do stuff like edit songs...!

Not on my version it doesn't, must be a different pressing..

Great bootleg - one of my faves.

 

[tuwie]

walked down the aisle to Miss Saravejo.

nice!! =)

Unchained Melody is THE best cover EVER hands down. i looooove it. it's got such a lovely feel to it. really makes you warm and tingly inside ;] hhahha

 

[lady luck]

The first time

"I have a lover
a lover like no other...
[...]
shows me colours where there's none to see
gives me hope when I can't believe"

Lovely, don't you think?

 

[Bono's Betty]

we used "In a Little While"

 

[*sofia*]

My wife & I did our first dance to the Corrs/Bono "When Stars Go Blue"

That would be my choise as well.
The first time and unchained melody would be great too..

 

[prisz25]

I agree with Drowning Man that song is absolutely beautiful...

Other Choices

All I Want Is You
When Stars Go Blue